Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) Arterial disease in within the legs. If left untreated, PAD may lead to ulcers, infection (gangrene) or in extreme cases – amputation. Signs & Symptoms Leg or buttock pain that worsens with activity Discoloration/pain in the toes Diminished pulses Muscle weakness Skin is cool to the touch Ulcers near the toes Causes & Risk Factors Ages 55+ Obesity Diabetes High cholesterol (poor lipid profile) Tobacco use Sedentary lifestyle Cartoid Artery Disease The narrowing of the carotid arteries. It is usually caused by the buildup of plaque. If undiagnosed and untreated, Carotid Artery Disease can cause a stroke. Signs & Symptoms* Sudden blurred or loss of vision Weakness, tingling or numbness on one side of the face and/or body Difficulty walking Slurred speech Confusion *As plaque builds over time, symptoms may not present themselves until a transient ischemic attack (TIA) or a stroke takes place. Causes & Risk Factors Ages 55+ Obesity Diabetes High cholesterol (poor lipid profile) Tobacco use Sedentary lifestyle Aneurysm The enlargement of an artery due to weakness of the vessel wall. The most common aneurysms are in the abdomen and pelvis. Aneurysms can rupture and bleed or cause other symptoms and complications. These complications include, but are not limited to, shock, blood loss, severe pain, blood clots, loss of limb and sudden death. Signs & Symptoms Sudden pain in the abdomen, back or groin (rupture/bleeding) Shortness of breath, hoarseness, coughing and difficulty swallowing Causes & Risk Factors Aging High blood pressure Blood clot formation Smoking Family history Renal Artery Stenosis The narrowing of arteries, due to plaque buildup, that carry blood to the kidneys, which over time can lead to kidney failure. Signs & Symptoms Typically, signs of RAS are associated with high blood pressure, including: Hard to control blood pressure Sudden worsening of previously, well-controlled blood pressure Elevated blood pressure that affects other organs Causes & Risk Factors Aging Being female High blood pressure Smoking
